SEN Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist Autism School

Location

Stratford

Contract

Full-Time | Long-Term | Term-Time Only

Start Date

September

We are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded specialist all-through Autism school in Stratford to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role starting in September.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nurturing and specialist setting that supports autistic children and young people in a safe, structured, and inclusive environment. The school is committed to helping every pupil thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, including students who are non-verbal or pre-verbal.

With small class sizes of approximately 5-10 pupils and strong in-class support from dedicated teaching assistants, the school offers a collaborative environment where meaningful relationships can be built and personalised support can truly make an impact.

Whether you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or bring transferable skills from care, youth work, support work, psychology, or a related field, this role offers outstanding training, support, and long-term career development within specialist education.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will

• Support autistic pupils throughout the school day across a range of learning activities

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Provide tailored 1

1 and small-group support based on individual needs

• Assist pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
• Support students who are non-verbal or pre-verbal using communication approaches such as PECS, visual aids, and structured support strategies
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and senior staff to implement personalised learning plans
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
• Assist with sensory-based activities and therapeutic approaches to learning
• Help maintain a calm, positive, and structured classroom environment
• Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes, and enrichment activities
• Contribute to observations and pupil progress discussions with the wider team

We are keen to hear from individuals who

• Are caring, patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Can remain calm, positive, and proactive in a specialist environment
• Are committed to building meaningful relationships and making a lasting impact
• Have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential)
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and child welfare responsibilities
• Are looking for a long-term opportunity within specialist education
• Highly supportive and specialist Autism setting
• Small class sizes with excellent staffing ratios
• Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, collaboration, and professional development
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities within SEND education
• A welcoming, therapeutic, and community-focused environment

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone seeking a meaningful role within a specialist school where they can make a genuine difference in pupils' lives while developing valuable experience and expertise in SEND education.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online searches, and satisfactory references in line with current safeguarding guidance.

As this role involves regulated activity with children, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, professional conduct, and child welfare at all times.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via SENPLOY, and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the role further and guide you through the next steps of the recruitment process.

If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please feel free to contact us directly - we are always happy to answer any questions.